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NH55 HGO

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,702 mi
Last recorded157,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 157,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside and both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 150,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 147,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 147,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake low

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,012 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 116,639 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,836 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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NH55 HGO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH55 HGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NH55 HGO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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